Assistant Director of Career and Professional Development - Business Advising and Recruitment

The Assistant Director of Business Advising and Recruitment for Career and Professional Development (CPD) advises students and alumni on career and professional development, while supporting the planning and execution of career education programs and employer engagement initiatives. The Assistant Director helps develop and deliver programs designed to enhance students’ career readiness and understanding of professional opportunities. Responsibilities include coordinating event logistics and communications, supporting recruiting and employer engagement efforts, managing operational processes for CPD programs and initiatives, and fostering connections among students, alumni, employers, and professional partners. The Assistant Director advises students and alumni in the areas of professional development, helps develop and execute career-related programs designed to enhance students’ knowledge of career fields, and establish links between students and employers, alumni, and professionals. To achieve our mission as a liberal arts college, we continually strive to foster a welcoming campus community, which recognizes the value of all persons. Our department is committed to contributing to an educational environment that is rich with a wide range of intellectual perspectives and backgrounds. Essential Functions Serves as personal and professional development advisor to current students and alumni pursuing full-time employment, internships, and post-graduate opportunities. Focus areas will include all areas of business and other industries as needed. Counsels and provides career advice to assist students and alumni in developing and applying personal, academic and job-search competencies and decision-making skills. Supports employer engagement initiatives and serves as a liaison to employers, alumni, and external partners. Manages logistics, communications, registrations, event materials, and other operational processes for CPD programs, employer events, networking opportunities, workshops, recruiting activities, and career trips both in-person and virtually. Supports recruiting and employer engagement efforts by managing relationships with employers and alumni partners as well as coordinating student outreach initiatives. Manages designated communities in the CPD Canvas course and other CPD communication channels. Engages and manages alumni career volunteers, employer partners, and CPD event participants. Supports the planning, logistics, marketing, and execution of career affinity programs and events both on and off campus. Partners with the Office of Alumni Engagement and University Development on engagement of alumni in related career fields. Cultivates relationships with faculty, staff, alumni, employers, and external partners to support career education initiatives and student engagement opportunities. Develops, collects, and maintains relevant career resource material for designated industries. Liaises with key internal partners (e.g., student affairs, alumni engagement, development, faculty and staff) and external partners (e.g., admissions representatives, recruiters, alumni) to create a culture of collaboration among a variety of stakeholders across the University. Promotes and practices NACE Principles of Professional Conduct. Performs additional related duties as assigned. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required. One or more years of full-time experience in college/university career services and an understanding of career development and opportunities relevant to liberal arts students and alumni. In the absence of higher education experience, a combination of education and relevant experience providing a similar background and capabilities will be considered. Experience in higher education, student services, program management, employer engagement, event coordination, or related fields preferred. Demonstrated organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent attention to detail. Application Instructions Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Required materials include: Cover letter Resume Names and contact information for three professional references Application instructions for internal and external candidates can be found at Campus Safety and Welfare Responsibilities: This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) in accordance with the Clery Act. This position is required to report Clery qualifying crimes to the Department of Public Safety and complete annual training about your reporting responsibilities under the law. Physical Requirements: Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling. Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Working Conditions: The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Types of Work: Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Position Type: Exempt, Full Time, Benefit Eligible Compensation: The expected annual salary for this posting is between $62,000 - $71,000. Offers are based on factors such as qualifications, relevant experience, skills, internal equity, and market and organizational considerations. Washington and Lee University also offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families. To learn more about working at W&L, benefits, and life in the Shenandoah Valley, visit jobs.wlu.edu. Washington and Lee is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking candidates committed to high standards of scholarship, performance, professionalism, and to a welcoming campus community. Job description requirements are representative, but not all‐inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and abilities needed to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Washington and Lee University is a nationally ranked, private liberal arts institution located in Lexington, Virginia. W&L integrates the rigorous inquiry and critical thinking of a liberal arts curriculum with nationally accredited undergraduate programs in business and journalism, and a graduate School of Law. Our academic units are strengthened by meaningful collaborations, all in the service of the university’s mission. Washington and Lee is a welcoming, friendly, and mutually supportive community. Our students, faculty, and staff prize the trusting, respectful, and civil environment on our campus. We are united by our mission, diverse in our thinking, perspectives, and interests, and devoted to each other and to W&L. The university is committed to the recruitment, enrichment, and retention of faculty and staff who embody many experiences, backgrounds, points of view, and interests. The University provides a comprehensive benefits package aimed at supporting the work-life balance, health and wellbeing, financial security, and professional development of employees. Explore jobs.wlu.edu to learn more about W&L, our vibrant community, and the exceptional employee benefits. Washington and Lee is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking candidates committed to high standards of scholarship, performance, professionalism, and to a welcoming campus community. Job description requirements are representative, but not all‐inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and abilities needed to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Request an Accommodation